A Message from Mrs. Stolarz. Outstanding Teacher. Employee of the Year

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1 Jerry Ross Elementary School Randolph Street Crown Point, IN Phone: Fax: Website: Phone: /Fax: Home of the Rockets A Message from Mrs. Stolarz Outstanding Teacher and Employee of the Year Do you know a Jerry Ross teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond your expectations? Please consider nominating one of our amazing Jerry Ross teachers or employees for this prestigious award. Students, former students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or members of the general public may nominate a CPCSC teacher and/or classified employee. There is no limit to the number of teachers or classified employees a person may nominate. Please complete a separate nomination form for each teacher and/or employee nominated. Click on the following links to nominate someone today. Teacher of the Year Employee of the Year ReadQuest 2016 Have you ever wondered what types of questions are on your child s AR tests? Now is your chance to find out. In two weeks on Friday, February 26th, the school library will be open for all students and parents from 4:30-6:30 for reading and AR testing. Parents will be able to log into special parent AR accounts to take AR tests to see what the experience is like. (The students are afraid if their parents use their logins, it might lower their comprehension!) ReadQuest, formerly Read the Most Coast to Coast, is a one-day K12 event that brings students nationwide together to celebrate the power of reading for fun and discovery. Last year we had a great turnout. Please mark your calendars for this great family event. Winterfest 2016 was a Great Success! Thank you! Have a wonderful 3 day weekend, `ÜáA fàéätüé Friday, February 12, 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS No School Monday, February 15th Mid-Term Progress Friday, February 19 Math Bowl Thursday, February 25 Wheeler ReadQuest 2016 Parent Night Friday, February 26, 4:30-6:30 ISTEP+ Applied Skills Window February 29-March 11 IREAD-3 Window March Spring Break March 25-April 3 Jerry Ross is accredited with AdvancED Watch us GROW! G Gain Knowledge R Reach our Goals O Overcome Obstacles February Life Skill of the Month Honesty Attendance Rate for the Week: 95%

2 Monday, Feb. 15: Tuesday, Feb. 16: Wednesday, Feb. 17: Thursday, Feb. 18: Jerry Ross Club Corner NO SCHOOL NO Newspaper Club Stage Stars 3:45-4:45 PM Science Olympiad 3:45-5:00 PM Math Bowl 3:45-4:45 PM Math Bowl 7:50-8:50 AM 4th Grade Paint Club 3:45-5:00 PM Engineering Club 3:45-4:45 PM NEHS Rehearsal 3:45-5:00 PM AstroNotes 8:10-8:50 AM JR Theater Club 3:45-4:45 Chess Club 3:45-4:45 PM Drama Kids 3:45-4:45 PM NEHS Induction Ceremony 6 PM Friday, Feb. 19: Math Bowl 3:45-4:45 It s time to restock your bookshelves!! The book fair is back March 7th-11th, during your child s library time. They will have an opportunity to preview the book fair the week of February 29th- March 4, also during their library time. This will give the students a chance to look at books and make a wish list! We will also have an Early Bird night if you would like to attend with your child Friday, February 26th from 4:30-6:30 PM. Friday the 26th is also AR point night. Come in and read a book with your child and then they can take an AR test! To Order Online-Click Here. Mrs. Muir is looking for volunteers to help with the book fair March 7-11th. You can sign up by going to this link: Volunteer Spot. Vision screenings for 5 th graders Thursday, February 18 th. These vision screenings are mandated by the state of Indiana. The screenings will be done by Mrs. Arena and Mrs. Taylor, the Winfield Elementary nurse. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Arena. Thank you. Lunch Menu Monday 2/15 NO SCHOOL Tuesday 2/16 Wings & Rings Cheeseburger Deluxe Onion Rings Crunchy Celery Mandarin Oranges Wednesday 2/17 Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread Chicken Flatbread Silly Dilly Green Beans Crispy Garden Salad Bananas/Pears Thursday 2/18 Nacho Supreme w/ Brown Rice Soft Pretzel w/ Cheese Refried Beans/Corn Cherry Tomatoes Peaches Fruit Medley Friday 2/19 Mini Corn Dogs Grilled Cheese Hash Browns Fresh Carrot Sticks 100% Fruit Juice From the Cafeteria Sugar Snap Peas - our vegetable of the month - were added to our lunch choices on Thursday either cooked or fresh. Many of the students took them and hopefully a few brave souls tried something new. The cooked ones went well with our Tangerine Chicken - Yum! Healthy Snack Class: If you would like to have a little fun and learn about some options for a healthy snack, please come join me, Mrs. Maxwell - Cafeteria Manager, on Thursday, March 10th at 3:45 PM until 4:30 PM. We will be making a new twist with eggs. Please - emaxwell@cps.k12.in.us - or call , ext to reserve a spot. See you there!

3 The Healthier US School Challenge: Smarter Lunchroom (HUSSC:SL) announces 35 award winners from California, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah! Since the beginning of the HealthierUS School Challenge in 2004, awards have been given to schools in 50 States and the District of Columbia. As of January 28, 2016, there are 5,582 schools certified (3,797 Bronze, 1,171 Silver, 370 Gold, and 244 Gold Award of Distinction). The following Indiana schools have received Healthier US School Challenge: Smarter Lunchroom Awards valid January 2016 January 2020 and each school will receive a banner to proudly display their achievement: Crown Point Community School Corporation Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (Bronze) Crown Point High School (Bronze) Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (Bronze) Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School (Bronze) Jerry Ross Elementary School (Bronze) Lake Street Elementary School (Bronze) Solon Robinson Elementary School (Bronze) Taft Middle School (Bronze) Timothy Ball Elementary School (Bronze) Mardi Gras Carnival When: Wednesday, March 2 nd, 2016 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: CPHS Cafeteria Cost: $0.25 per ticket Benefit: St. Jude House in Crown Point Face painting, mask decorating, fortune telling and more! Lots of games and prizes for kids of all ages!

4 Upward Sports League is here!! Register online today!! Town & Country Christian Church is entering its 6 th season of Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading. We want to invite your youth and adults to participate in our league this year. This is a great way for our churches to partner in a huge outreach to our community. While a church sponsors the league, the league is open to all children in the community PK 4-8 th Graders. Everyone Plays! We are looking for coaches for Flag Football and Cheer teams. As a coach, you must pass a criminal background check, commit to the Upward training and ideals, and commit to one practice night per week and one Saturday game per week. If you cannot commit to coaching, volunteers are needed as well in a few areas. As a flag football or cheerleading team member, you must commit to the Upward training. Commitment time for league is one practice night per week and one Saturday game per week. Flag Football & Cheerleading Registration begins: February 08, 2016 Cost: $80 for Flag Football, $80 for Cheerleading This cost includes the uniform and Football / Cheerleading Kit and Awards. The Upward League requires no fundraising or tryouts (Everyone Plays). Registration online at: Required Player Evaluations: Monday, February 29, 2016, 6-8pm or, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 6-8 pm Practices Begin: Week of March 14-18, 2016 Games are held on Saturdays in one hour intervals. Memorial Day weekend is scheduled off. First Game: April 9 th Last Game / End of Season Celebration: June 4 th If you are interested in coaching, volunteering, playing or cheering, please contact: Christine Gonzalez, , tcccupwards@gmail.com

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